Op Eds
More Out-of-Control Government Spending
The pandemic presented a punch to the gut of our economic systems. We were in a state of fear and uncertainty, so government did what it does best — it spent money. Lots and lots […]
Month: April 2025
Politics
Long Island Republicans: Halt Traffic Stop Bill
By Cooper Smith A proposed New York State bill that would restrict police officers from making traffic stops for minor vehicle infractions is drawing sharp criticism from Long Island Republicans, who argue the measure could […]
Politics
Attorney General Accused of Mortgage Fraud
By Lindsay Press New York State Attorney General Letitia James has been accused of mortgage fraud by William Pulte, the Federal Housing Finance Agency Director. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and […]
Crime
Brooklyn Man Indicted for Secretly Recording Patients
A Brooklyn man who worked at a Nassau County sleep center has been indicted on felony charges after allegedly installing hidden cameras in bathroom smoke detectors to secretly record patients, including a child, prosecutors said […]
Politics
Pol Calls for ‘Compassionate Reforms’ to Medicaid
By Cooper Smith Rep. Nick LaLota (R–Rocky Point) is calling on fellow Republicans in the House to take a compassionate and responsible approach to Medicaid reform, joining a group of GOP lawmakers in sending a […]
Crime
Patchogue Code Enforcement Officer Arrested for Misconduct After DWI Stop
A former Patchogue Village code enforcement officer was arrested for unlawfully detaining a woman and conducting a traffic stop outside the scope of his authority, Suffolk County Police said. William Dymond, 33, of Medford, was […]
Business
Real Estate Group Hosts Fair Housing Conference
By Cooper Smith The Long Island Board of REALTORS®, Inc. (LIBOR) hosted a Fair Housing Conference earlier this month at the Heritage Club in Farmingdale, in partnership with the Long Island Housing Partnership and the […]
Dangerous Roads
Far Rockaway Man Indicted for 2023 Fatal DWI Crash
A Far Rockaway man was indicted for manslaughter, driving while intoxicated, and other charges for drunken, high-speed crash in Rockville Centre that killed the 23-year-old passenger in his vehicle. On September 17, 2023, at approximately […]
Crime
Unidentified Man Found Dead of Unknown Causes in Island Park
A man died of an unknown cause in Island Park near Reynolds Channel. On April 8, at approximately 11:17 a.m., Nassau County officers responded to a dock located on Railroad Place for a body in […]
Long Island News
Supervisor Dan Panico Honors Local Fire Departments
Supervisor Dan Panico was making rounds on April 12 as he attended the Installation of Officers dinner for both the Mastic Fire Department and the Setauket Fire Department. The evening is used as a time […]